poorcollegeguy
Rough_Rock
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- Sep 17, 2004
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Hello Experts,
You all are great. I have been soaking your knowledge up for hours already. I am going to propose to my girlfriend in about a month and a half. She means the world to me and I really want to get her something amazing. Unfortunately, I am in school and have very little money and will be buying it on credit (I’d like to keep it under 4K but can go up to 5K). We have talked a little about it and she says that she doesn’t care (she’s very sweet) but I know she deserves something very special I was wondering if I could ask a few questions. Here they are:
1. Instead of a larger stone, she said she would be much happier with a smaller one that was more shiny/ higher quality. Are sparkle and quality synonomous? If not how are they different?
2. I want her to have a diamond she can signal planes with. What shape, cut, clarity, color, ect. would be optimal for sparkle (and what aspects, if any, are sacrificed for sparkle)?
3. Is there something to be said for Asscher and Emerald besides that they are more rare and have a distinct look?
4. If I have a .50-.70 carat ring will it look better (shinier, bigger) in a solitaire setting or with a setting with diamonds that are channel-set in the band?
5. I know what cut, clarity, color, and carat mean but what do depth, table, and fluorescence mean and how will they effect the look of the diamond?
6. Finally, does Blue Nile suck? I hope not because they are the ones that have given me credit.
7. Do any of you all have the slogan “[Insert store name here] Where the ice doesn’t break you”? Because if you don’t and want it, I’ll give it to you for some store credit
(You guessed right, I am trying everything
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This is one of the most important things I have ever done for my girlfriend and I really want to do it right for her. If you even help with one of these I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Nathan
You all are great. I have been soaking your knowledge up for hours already. I am going to propose to my girlfriend in about a month and a half. She means the world to me and I really want to get her something amazing. Unfortunately, I am in school and have very little money and will be buying it on credit (I’d like to keep it under 4K but can go up to 5K). We have talked a little about it and she says that she doesn’t care (she’s very sweet) but I know she deserves something very special I was wondering if I could ask a few questions. Here they are:
1. Instead of a larger stone, she said she would be much happier with a smaller one that was more shiny/ higher quality. Are sparkle and quality synonomous? If not how are they different?
2. I want her to have a diamond she can signal planes with. What shape, cut, clarity, color, ect. would be optimal for sparkle (and what aspects, if any, are sacrificed for sparkle)?
3. Is there something to be said for Asscher and Emerald besides that they are more rare and have a distinct look?
4. If I have a .50-.70 carat ring will it look better (shinier, bigger) in a solitaire setting or with a setting with diamonds that are channel-set in the band?
5. I know what cut, clarity, color, and carat mean but what do depth, table, and fluorescence mean and how will they effect the look of the diamond?
6. Finally, does Blue Nile suck? I hope not because they are the ones that have given me credit.
7. Do any of you all have the slogan “[Insert store name here] Where the ice doesn’t break you”? Because if you don’t and want it, I’ll give it to you for some store credit
This is one of the most important things I have ever done for my girlfriend and I really want to do it right for her. If you even help with one of these I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Nathan